Resources

What is Academic Integrity?

“Academic integrity” refers to a set of conventions that scholarsfollow in their work, and which generates credibility, trust, and respect within the academic community. As a student, earning a university degree in a fair and ethical way also involves following these conventions.

The most serious breaches of academic integrity involve intentional dishonesty, such as submitting an assignment purchased online or written by a friend,paying another person to write an exam, or lying in anacademic petition. However, even attempting to lighten one’s workload by colludingwith peers without permission may fail to meet the standards of working with integrity.

The conventions governing the ethical conduct of academic work vary depending on discipline and type of research, and they can initially seem confusing. As you move through your studies, you will learn (both implicitly and explicitly) the expectations and conventions for conducting research with academic integrity. These conventions are important, so never hesitate to approach your instructors regarding any uncertainty you might have about them.